ALAN PARDEW will speak to his bosses this weekend about adding another name to his shopping list.

The Newcastle United manager started last week hoping to add “two to three” players to his squad before the transfer window shuts on Wednesday evening.

But Joey Barton’s move to QPR has left another hole to fill in his squad.

A left-back and a centre-forward are the other priorities – with the agent of Erik Pieters predicting the defender’s move from PSV Eindhoven will eventually go through.

And Pardew has admitted Barton’s departure will lead to a bit of a rethink. “That’s something I’m discussing, the type of players we bring in,” he confirmed. “So that’s a possible yes.”

Last transfer window was a disaster for Pardew, losing Andy Carroll while failing to land the couple of players he was hoping for.

This time captain Kevin Nolan has also left – for West Ham – along with Jose Enrique.

Four have come in – Yohan Cabaye, Sylvain Marveaux, Gabriel Obertan and Mehdi Abeid – but Pardew knows he needs more before this window can be called a success.

“There will only be a sense of relief when the window closes if we get these two players in, otherwise I will be disappointed,” he said. “We’ve had a great start and I think the players have proved they are committed to Newcastle.

“The club is everything. It’s not about the owner, the manager, the players, it’s about the club and the fans.

“So we’ve represented all that very well, but we have to continue to do that and we need a stronger group of players – I need to see that.’

“There are three or four players I think can take this club forward and I’ve put those names to the board. When I say three or four, I mean two to three (to sign), but a choice.

“My job is to put pressure on the board to try to get these guys over the line.”

Mike Williamson is expected to be ruled out for at least five to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Shola Ameobi is a doubt for today’s visit of Fulham, while Steve Harper misses out with a knee injury.